- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biomedical Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Biomedical scientists play a crucial role in advancing our knowledge when it comes to diagnosing, preventing, and curing disease. This degree sets you up to make a significant contribution to scientific progression in the field through applied learning, practical experience and employment-focused skill development. You start with the foundation sciences that underpin much of modern medicine before exploring rapidly advancing areas such as biotechnology and vaccine development. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). On graduation, you can apply for NHS trainee biomedical scientist positions where you will develop your skills further to obtain the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) portfolio accreditation to register as a biomedical scientist who meets the industry’s strict requirements. Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Pharmaron, NHS, Life Science Group, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and GrowPura. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | 4 · Subjects: Mathematics, Science |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Fees
International students: £16,800 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £16,800 per year
Start dates
January, September
Application deadline
January entry (all courses); 21 October 2025 (Nursing); September entry: 25 July 2025 (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)
Campus
- Luton campus, United Kingdom
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